Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Book review: Scotland’s buses in the 1980s
If you’ve lived in central Scotland, then you’ll immediately recognise the names of Clydeside, Kelvin, Stagecoach, Strathtay and Magicbus as Scottish bus companies. They first appeared after the deregulation of the bus industry in 1986, which led to these companies all springing up. The companies had the bright idea of buying redundant London Routemaster red…
Read MoreA bright future at Ardgowan Distillery
The designs for a ÂŁ12million new facility for the Ardgowan Distillery have been revealed. The new distillery is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The plans showcase the flagship building which has just secured revised planning consent from Inverclyde Council. The striking new design, by Michael Laird Architects,…
Read MoreKaren’s trigger happy with her engraving skills
The intricate art of hand engraving guns takes patience, skill and barrel loads of craftsmanship. Being able to handle a gun isn’t something you see on many a maker’s CV – unless you are designer and engraver Karen Wallace. Originally from South Lanarkshire, Karen studied jewellery and silversmithing at Glasgow School of Art. Following graduation…
Read MoreSix of the best spa hotels in Scotland
Holidays in Scotland can mean a myriad of different things – walking in the Highlands, dining at Michelin star inns, historic tours of ancient cities, country pursuits, or relaxing in some of the country’s most elegant spas. From country house hotels with the most exceptional pools and hydrotherapy offerings, to a cutting edge city oasis…
Read MoreWhere you can see a stunning Scottish autumn
Autumn is upon us and things are starting to feel somewhat magical: the wildlife is as lively as ever, the skies are glowing a wonderful mix of orange and purple, and the landscapes are alight with fiery, autumnal colours. October and November’s colour is perhaps the most striking of nature’s seasonal displays and, following a…
Read MoreScottish firm scores at British Food Awards
A Scottish firm has been highly commended at the Great British Food Awards for its garlic mayonnaise. The awards celebrate the best small artisan producers across the UK that bring innovation and success to the food and drink industry. The results to this year’s awards were revealed in the November edition of the magazine, released…
Read MoreDining pop-up is confirmed for Glasgow’s SWG3
Ox and Finch is to take up residency as Glasgow’s SWG3 for the entire month of December. Created specifically for larger groups and office parties, the festive pop-up will kick off at the venue’s Acid Bar on 1 December and run until Christmas Eve, offering diners an exclusive culinary experience in one of Glasgow’s coolest…
Read MoreSupermarket kicks off its latest festival of beer
A total of 35 exceptional craft beers from seven unique breweries across Scotland will feature in the line-up for ALDI’s 16th Scottish Beer Festival. Kicking off in-store today (11 October), the featured breweries span the length and breadth of Scotland in a deal worth ÂŁ115,000 to the breweries involved. The ALDI Scottish Beer Festival will…
Read MoreGrowing up in Glasgow in Hometown Tales
The Glasgow edition of Hometown Tales includes two unique stories that document personal accounts of living in, or experiencing the Dear Green Place. The first tale by Kirsty Logan, The Old Asylum in the Woods, is the intensely moving and highly persdonal story of her life growing up in the shadow of Woodilee Hospital. The…
Read MoreFinalists revealed in Scottish tourism awards
The World’s Largest Ever Sleepout, Scotland’s Building Conservation Centre, silent disco dancing tours and Glasgow’s transport museum are among those in the running for this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards. The shortlist for the regional finals of the 2018/19 Scottish Thistle Awards, in association with Fishers, has been revealed, and sees some of the country’s biggest…
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